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gi jesus

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Posted: February 03, 2005 at 11:16 PM / IP Logged

i have 2 10 alpine type-s subs in a sealed box and i was wondering if anyone could recommend a good amp to power them. im currently running an ancient 2-channel apline amp that i think is rated for 75wx2@4ohm and the amp is bridged and the subs are wired sub 1 - to sub 2 + and sub 1+ to amp and sub 2 - to amp and it seems to run fine but i was wondering if i could get something with a bit more power

i also have a kicker 120.2 amp that does not want to come out of protection mode even with nothing hooked up to it any answer would be greatly helpful

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Posted: February 03, 2005 at 11:23 PM / IP Logged

You could get a one-channel amp instead of the 2-channel that you have. Rewire the SVC 4ohm subs to parallel for a 2 ohm load. Power them to the extent that their combined RMS allows.

Build the box so that it performs well in the worst case scenario and, in return, it will reward you at all times.

gi jesus

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Posted: February 03, 2005 at 11:25 PM / IP Logged

i was wondering about their combined rms too.. the sub is rated for 300w rms so with 2 i get 600 rms..so what should i look for in an amp.. should i look for 600w max ro rms?

Alpine Guy

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Posted: February 03, 2005 at 11:32 PM / IP Logged

Get a Alpine MRD-M501 or the new MRD-M605

2003 Chevy Avalanche,Eclipse CD7000,Morel Elate 5,Adire Extremis,Alpine PDX-4.150, 15" TC-3000, 2 Alpine PDX-1.1000, 470Amp HO Alt.

bullman96

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Posted: February 03, 2005 at 11:34 PM / IP Logged

equal to, more, or less 600rms. if you can afford it go with more so you can upgrade your subs in the future and not worry about getting a new amp. if moneys tight, a 500rms amp will do fine as the volume would be just about the same as if you had a 600. i wouldnt get anything less than 500rms though.

wheelerdr

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Posted: February 04, 2005 at 8:41 PM / IP Logged

go get a kenwood excelon 811d. money tight this is about 235 ( locustaudio.com) run it at 2 ohms getting 919 turn the gains down get just what you want. then later if you decide you want more power this amp will do 1000 watts at 1 ohm easy

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